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Warren Gatland reacted to Eddie Jones' attempts to liquidate Wales ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game by portraying British star Kyle Sinckler as an "emotional time bomb."
Gatland also called England's decision to postpone Cardiff until Friday afternoon as a "major mistake" and rejected Jones' claim that his current team is the biggest in history Welsh. The England coach had already wondered if Wales could meet the hopes of winning his 12th consecutive victory in what will be Gatland's last match against England.
It is, however, Sinckler's excavations that resonate the most. Support appeared in the three British and Irish Lions tests against New Zealand under Gatland in 2017 and then emerged as England's premier star. In both matches of the Six Nations so far, however, he has been involved in critical events with the Irishman Peter O'Mahony and the Frenchman Arthur Iturria.
"There is sometimes a challenge with temperament," said Gatland, who dismissed speculation linking him to work in England after Jones left his role. "He is aware of it, just like the other players. He has been involved in several incidents in the Six Nations. Emotionally, it can be a bit of a time bomb. We will not upset him, but the big challenge for him is to control his emotions. "
England has informed Wales of its decision to keep the rooftop of the Principality Stadium open, as it did two years ago. Jones said, "It's still a winter sport, is not it?"
Gatland is constantly wondering why Wales has no choice but thinks that England's decision not to travel sooner will be more expensive. "I think it's a big mistake," he said. "Going through Newport at 5 pm on Friday is not the best thing to do and it will be an experience for them with tractors and buses delaying things."
Jones is 100% in four games against Wales, and a win in England will take them away from two Grand Slam victories. This is the first time he and Gatland have died in Cardiff.
"They will be full of emotions," added Jones. "They said they were ready to tear their heads off. Senior players hold them back. This is Warren's last match [against us] as coach of Wales, it's a big week for them, a lot of waiting. It can be wind in the sails or a ball and a chain. "
Gatland has been striving to ease the pressure on its side. "The only quotes I can see about this best team from Wales come from Eddie Jones," he said. "I would not be disrespectful enough to say it was the biggest Welsh team of all time. It's far from the biggest Welsh team ever. It is he who speaks to us. "
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